For natural, ponds, it may be difficult to regulate and monitor the amount of fish in them because you have no idea how many there are. Man made ponds designed for pond fishing are usually filled with fish that multiply fast and are fed for the express purpose of getting fat. Natural pond fishing on the other hand needs more than just food to lure the fish. Most fish in a natural pond are sensitive to abnormal activities on land and on the water. Vibrations as people come and go near the ponds banks can be sensed by fish in the water. This warns them of people and can scare them away.
Unlike fishing in a river, pond fishing can be fun because there is usually a fixed area where you can drop or throw your line. Most ponds are small so the areas where the fish can swim around are limited. Although some ponds are also fed from a source, not all fish would like to go out of the pond and go up the pond’s source. Sooner or later after dropping a line, you are most certainly sure to have attracted several fish already with your bait.
Your hook and line must correspond to the kinds of fish usually found in a pond for effective fishing. Bear in mind that smaller ponds usually yield smaller fish. It is unusual to have many large fish in a small pond. The larger the pond, the larger the fish are expected to be. This is because they have a lot of food to eat and a lot of space to grow.
Pond fishing may not need the use of small boats due to the accessibility of the area. In many cases, not all ponds are circular in shape and the fish can just be hiding under lily pads or other vegetation by the banks. After approaching, settle down for a bit and then cast your line. Make sure that you have everything ready before going near the pond banks. Too much movement near an isolated pond can scare the fish away. Many people prefer pond fishing in farms and other remote areas where the pond is seldom used or visited. This will assure them of a sure catch.
